Emil Szramek
Polish priest, blessed of the Catholic Church
About Emil Szramek
Lived 1887 – 1942 (aged 54). Emil Szramek was a German and Polish regional historian, catholic priest and author.
Emil Szramek (29 September 1887 – 13 January 1942) was a Polish and Roman Catholic priest. He graduated from the University of Wrocław. He died in a Nazi concentration camp at Dachau. He is one of the 108 Martyrs of World War II who were beatified in 1999 by Pope John Paul II.
Orders and decorations
Golden Cross of Merit (20 December 1927) Silver Academic Laurel (5 November 1935)
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Who was Emil Szramek?
Polish priest, blessed of the Catholic Church (1887–1942)
When was Emil Szramek born?
Emil Szramek was born on 29 September 1887 in Tworków.
When did Emil Szramek die?
Emil Szramek died on 13 January 1942 in Dachau concentration camp.
What was Emil Szramek's occupation?
Emil Szramek was a regional historian, catholic priest and author.
What nationality was Emil Szramek?
Emil Szramek was German and Polish.
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